A sense of belonging is a human need, just like the need for food and shelter. Feeling that you belong is most important in seeing value in life and in coping with intensely painful emotions. ... A sense of belonging to a greater community improves your motivation, health, and happiness.
The federal government would've lost all control and the United States probably would've broken up because they all would have their own opinions and thought they could do it on their own with no help from the other states.